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Marines

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan

News Stories

Archive: December, 2006

Who let the dogs out? K-9 unit takes to sky for exercise

Marines from the Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit and sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, Detachment 6, conducted training aboard an MH-60 Sierra helicopter the evening of Dec. 22.The exercise’s main purpose was to give the German shepherd working dogs a feel for the noise and movement of a helicopter, which they may encounter during

Marines, sailors adopt children for a day

Youngsters from the Yahata Children’s Home spent a day alongside Marines and sailors from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 during an annual festive community relations event here Dec. 16. MWSS-171 has shared benevolence with the home for over ten years, hosting the kids for Christmas functions every year. “It gives them (the children) an

Blazing helicopter scenario trains ARFF Marines

Station Aircraft Rescue and Fire Firefighting Marines trained with sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 Detachment 6 to extinguish a MH-60 Sierra helicopter’s simulated dual engine fire on the airfield Dec. 20. Chief Warrant Officer John T. Lackie, ARFF officer in charge and native of Philadelphia, explained these training events are

Station residents Ride Right, get “crash course” in motorcycle safety

Many station residents will attest that nothing compares to the thrill of riding a motorcycle. The wind in your face, the sun on your back and the sheer exhilaration of cruising through Japan’s scenic vistas are second to none. Unfortunately, however, some riders pay the ultimate price for their negligence behind the handlebars. In an effort to

Competition, camaraderie make Sports Day successful

Morning physical training has been beset with recent rains and frosty morning temperatures, but soggy fields and chilly breezes did not keep Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 from participating in Sports Day at Penny Lake and IronWorks Gym Friday. The service members enjoyed a day of friendly competition with baseball, basketball and soccer games

Commander’s conference brings 1st MAW leaders together

The commanding general of 1st Marine Air Wing and his staff visited the air station for a commander’s conference, Dec. 7 to 9. Every quarter, Maj. Gen. George J. Trautman, 1st MAW commanding general, gets his group commanders together for a commander’s conference, providing the CG an opportunity to talk to his group commanders in one place and at

Fear not Factor for Station Marines

As part of this year’s “Making Spirits Bright” campaign, Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit hosted “The Nightmare before Christmas Fear Factor Challenge,” at the IronWorks Gym for active duty service members, Friday. “We wanted to do something fun for the active duty military who can’t go home to see their families,” said Tracy D. Morgan,

Tis’ the season for fire safety: String of blazes remind residents of holiday danger

A fire displaced a Marine family of five and caused significant government and personal property damage to a townhouse unit in the Monzen housing area Tuesday night. Several hours prior to the blaze, a smaller fire broke out at Barracks 1358 after a resident left a burning candle unattended.Tuesday’s incidents, along with repeated garbage can

Not a silent night: Community tunes into Holiday Extravaganza

Station residents filled the Sakura Theater to enjoy holiday melodies and celebrate Christmas around the world during the Holiday Extravaganza Dec. 9. Maj. Matthew D. Razvillas, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 executive officer and native of Camp Hill, Pa., produced the program which included carols, a poem, an art show and information about how

Trusting the process: Retreat offers station residents weekend of personal growth

To be honest, when I signed up for this year’s Personal Growth Retreat, I had no idea what to expect. The undisclosed details of the trip made me a bit apprehensive as to where I was going and what I would be doing. Would it be a weekend of sitting around a campfire singing “Kum-ba-ya?” Maybe I was going to be locked in a room and fed only bread